Travel Details

Tour profile:

Level 1, The path along the Danube valley goes gently downhill.  The daily bike-legs are quite short (max. 3hrs.) to give you enough time to enjoy the cultural sights, the beautiful landscape and the regional specialities. It is also a recommonded route for children.

Day 1: Passau

Individual arrival. Once in Passau enjoy a day of leisure by strolling through the narrow and winding streets of this quaint city or simply relaxing in a typical beer garden. Historical heritage is to be found and encountered around every corner. The “City of Three Rivers” i.e. river Danube, Inn and Ilz continue to be an inspiration to all.

Day 2: Passau – Engelhartszell, approx. 27 km

After receiving your bike in the morning, you depart from Passau and cycle into the Upper Danube Valley, passing through the villages of Obernzell to Engelhartszell. Make sure to stop and visit the "Trappist" monastery in Engelhartszell and sample some of the well-known liqueurs.

Day 3: Engelhartszell – Region Bramdstatt, approx. 45 km

After travelling along the northern Danube riverbank to the unique and impressive Schlögener Loop, take a ferry across the river to the southern bank. Tip: make sure to head up to the highly recommended Schlögener Lookout Point. You will certainly not forget the influential scenery!

Day 4: Region Branstatt– Linz, approx. 30 km

After breakfast you pass the villages of Wihering and Ottensheim cycling into the state capital of Upper Austria and European Culture Capital of 2009, Linz. On the one hand there are the classic and ideal cycling/walking paths intertwining a traditional main square and on the other hand there is a world of Contemporary Art and many extraordinary museums in Linz.

Day 5: Linz – Mauthausen/Enns, approx. 26 km

Passing the hydroelectric power plant Abwinden/Asten and into St. Florian, it is time to visit a gorgeous Baroque monastery. After soaking in the Baroque architecture you will continue cycling to the oldest city in Austria, Enns. Visit the old town square with its treasured 60-meter City Tower from the 16th Century, the City Museum nearby as well as the Lauriacum with its significant archaeological collection. Then crossing the mighty Danube to Mauthausen via ferry.

Day 6: Mauthausen/Enns – Grein/Bad Kreuzen, approx. 36/42 km

Continue cycling along the Danube through the quaint villages of Naarn and Perg and on to Mitterkirchen. In Mitterkirchen, you find a Celtic village with an attractive open-air museum. Then a bike tour guides you through the Strudengau and into the small Baroque village of Grein, today’s destination. Subsequently you will visit the oldest City Theatre in Austria.

Day 7:  Grein/Bad Kreuzen – Marbach/Persenbeug, approx. 31/21 km

Today your cycling tour takes you through the Strudengau. On the southern bank you pass St.Nikola and Sarmingstein. In Persenbeug, you enter the Nibelungengau. Tip: If you still have time, you should cycle up to Maria Taferl, a famous place of pilgrimage (approx. 10 km bike tour). Then continuing on through seemingly endless terraced vineyards.

Day 8: Marbach/Persenbeug – Wachau, approx. 45/35 km

Start today by visiting the Nibelungen monument. After starting your cycling tour, you will see from afar the splendid and renowned Benedictine Abbey of Melk and shortly thereafter entering into the beautiful and well-known area of Wachau. After cycling through the extensive vineyards, you will reach the village of Spitz, which is situated at the foot of the “1000-bucket Mountain”. Your bike tour lands you in the superb surroundings of an extremely picturesque winery village.

Day 9: Wachau – Vienna, approx. 19 km

Today you cycle through the small winery villages of Weissenkirchen and Dürnstein, which are well known for their unusual churches and their authentic castles. Eventually you approach the 1000-year-old winery and Gothic city of Krems. From Krems a train will take you comfortably to Vienna. Experience the Danube Metropolis, capital of Austria and the “City of the Waltz”, it’s a city full of flair with charm and attractions. After checking into your accommodations, take your time visiting and admiring the world’s oldest Ferris Wheel (RIESENRAD) at a year round fun park, which is unquestionably a main attraction in the city.

Day 10: Vienna

Included train ride  back to Passau or extended stay in Vienna. Against surcharge bus ride back is possible (transfer own bikes incl.)

NEW 2012: Ship Ride from Vienna to Passau - on a cruise ship

GOOD TO KNOW:

We highly recommend to visit an unforgettable Waltz- and Operetta-Concert

If you have time then enjoy our Danube Cycle Path Extension Vienna-Bratislava Trip - we will advise you with pleasure!

Tour Details/Prices

.....DON'T FORGET: to book early really pays off!

* only possible May 12 till August 31 (Mon-Sun; 8-9 am.)
** booking the 4*+ (cityhotel) a surcharge on the tourprice occurs